Stephani Schmidt is a second-year master’s student in the college student affairs and the adviser of NSU’s first female a cappella group The Riff Tides. Singing has been a big part of Stephani’s life since a young age and something she really loves to do. She hopes her story demonstrates that failure is an opportunity […]
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Diary of…an injured athlete
Remi McClellan is a junior communication studies major and a member of the women’s rowing team. Outside of class, Remi enjoys writing in her journal, reading and spending time with her family and friends. She hopes that her story demonstrates that though the road to success may be bumpy, anyone can come back after a downfall by working hard and remaining dedicated. 1,210 […]
Diary of…a survivor
Clovis Nelson is a fifth-year doctoral student studying educational leadership and organizational leadership in the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education. Outside of class, Nelson is a sculptor and volunteers with the city of Pompano Beach as a member of its Cultural Arts and Education Advisory committees. He also periodically sings in reggae stage shows […]
Diary of… an island girl
Nadira St. Hilarie is a senior communications studies major from Roseau, Dominica. Moving to the U.S. was a difficult transition from island life to mainland life. Today she has learned to come out of her shell and has become more involved, which has greatly impacted her college experience. Life in the Caribbean has been a […]
Diary of… a global leader
Edwina Ward is a graduate student seeking her masters in cross disciplinary studies. One day she hopes to be an ambassador on a global level. With her trip to a United Nations assembly in January, she “hopes to see what options that will bring” for her long term career goals.
Diary of… a zookeeper
When most people think of a zookeeper, they typically assume that zookeepers play with animals all day. More often than not, they think of the “dangerous” animals like elephants and tigers. In reality, a zookeeper’s job is very different from these assumptions.
Diary of… an ethusiastic student
As a student on NSU’s campus, it is hard to say that there are not opportunities to get involved, and from day one, I knew that I was going to do just that. The summer before my freshman year, I visited the campus to audition for the Performing and Visual Arts department as an incoming […]
Diary of… a doctor in training
I never wanted to become a psychologist. I was an athlete, a musician and a social creature — anything but a scholar. I had played in Carnegie Hall and been on a national soccer team; how important was school? After all, my sister was the smart one in the family. Why aspire to be second […]
Diary of… a dancer
Walking into Nova Southeastern University, I was the typical college freshman: overly excited to begin the rest of my life in the “real world”. Yet, I was slightly terrified that only four years separated me from life-changing decisions that would set me up for the rest of my life. I also knew that biology was […]
Diary of… an aspiring actress
Emiliana Arteche shares her experiences and encounters towards her life-long dream of becoming an actress